For nearly a millennium, bread pudding has proven true that one person’s scraps is another person’s treasure. And while bread pudding may have come about as another way to utilize stale bread, it’s hard to deny this dessert just feels luxurious despite its humble origins. Southerners love bread pudding, and Atlanta restaurants offer plenty of great takes on the dessert, from simpler, traditional treats garnished with a drizzle of caramel or bourbon to succulent doughnut-based puddings topped with vanilla creme anglaise. Remember to always say “yes” to a scoop of vanilla ice cream, too.
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The Manchester Arms’ glazed doughnut bread pudding starts with Krispy Kreme doughnuts and ends with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkling of powdered sugar. Forgoing it is a disservice to one’s taste buds.
Coated in a praline sauce, Angie’s bread pudding at the Food Shoppe in downtown Atlanta is the stuff of legends. It leans towards saccharine, so if folks are looking for a pudding to quell a powerful sweet tooth, this is the one.
Southern restaurant institution Mary Mac’s does bread pudding a little differently, opting for a red wine sauce. Order this bread pudding with a scoop of ice cream and watch it melt slightly and cascade down beneath the warm red topping.
Regulars to this Old Fourth Ward Italian restaurant know to order whatever bread pudding is on the dessert menu. Bread pudding here tends to lean into the seasons, like the cranberry bread pudding with white chocolate and hints of nutmeg topped with an orange glaze served with a scoop of vanilla gelato.
The bread pudding at Two Urban Licks gets a delightfully Georgian twist with the addition of Pearson Farm peaches. The accompanying scoop of vanilla gelato adds a bit of creaminess that kicks things up a notch.
Sotto Sotto’s white chocolate bread pudding sits in the shadow of flasher desserts on the menu, most notably the Belgian chocolate soup. However, one would be remiss to overlook its subtle sweetness and dreamy, pillowy mouthfeel. Cherries and almonds add a pop of juice and toothsomeness to the bread pudding without overwhelming the flavor.
Drizzled in bourbon sauce, Wisteria’s bread pudding is the kind that makes naysayers reconsider their stance and keeps aficionados coming back for more. The traditional bread pudding take rounds out a Wisteria meal on a note that isn’t overwhelmingly sweet.
Brookhaven Italian restaurant Valenza mixes chocolatey extremes into its bread pudding — that is, the white chocolate bread pudding is topped with dark chocolate gelato. A helping of drizzled sauce ties the flavors together.
French restaurant Petite Violette’s bread pudding holds its own against an already impressive roster of desserts. Whiskey butter sauce and vanilla ice cream join forces to highlight this unforgettable rendition of the classic dessert.
With a menu of New Orleans-style dishes like shrimp etouffee, red beans and rice, grilled oysters, Cajun pork belly hash, and jambalaya, there’s got to be bread pudding for dessert. And regulars to this Chamblee restaurant swear it’s some of the best bread pudding around town. It comes soaked in a spicy caramel sauce and is topped with a dollop of whipped cream. There’s also a location in Milton’s Crabapple district.
The Decatur barbecue restaurant features a bread pudding spiced with ginger and studded with blueberries and pecans. It’s topped with house-made whipped cream.
This is the spot for folks seeking real-deal po’boys and other Cajun fare in Atlanta while taking in some sports on the TVs. Those wanting bread pudding should definitely order the dessert here. It comes with a bourbon glaze and is listed on the menu as “crazy good” — and by all accounts, regulars agree with that description.
Bread pudding may not be the first dessert people expect to find on the menu at an Irish pub, but the blueberry bread pudding at Marlay House will change that way of thinking. The dessert is plump without being weighed down by moisture and makes an excellent partner for a post-meal pint.
Alpharetta doughnut house Scream’n Nuts doesn’t stop at pastries. The shop also incorporate said doughnuts into hybrid desserts, including a bread pudding topped with small batch vanilla ice cream and a salted caramel drizzle.
Southern Sweets Bakery in Decatur offers a bourbon bread pudding on the menu that comes both whole and by the slice. Whether looking to impress a group with dessert or just in need of a pick-me-up, the bread pudding at Southern Sweets is a great option.
The Manchester Arms’ glazed doughnut bread pudding starts with Krispy Kreme doughnuts and ends with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkling of powdered sugar. Forgoing it is a disservice to one’s taste buds.
Coated in a praline sauce, Angie’s bread pudding at the Food Shoppe in downtown Atlanta is the stuff of legends. It leans towards saccharine, so if folks are looking for a pudding to quell a powerful sweet tooth, this is the one.
Southern restaurant institution Mary Mac’s does bread pudding a little differently, opting for a red wine sauce. Order this bread pudding with a scoop of ice cream and watch it melt slightly and cascade down beneath the warm red topping.
Regulars to this Old Fourth Ward Italian restaurant know to order whatever bread pudding is on the dessert menu. Bread pudding here tends to lean into the seasons, like the cranberry bread pudding with white chocolate and hints of nutmeg topped with an orange glaze served with a scoop of vanilla gelato.
The bread pudding at Two Urban Licks gets a delightfully Georgian twist with the addition of Pearson Farm peaches. The accompanying scoop of vanilla gelato adds a bit of creaminess that kicks things up a notch.
Sotto Sotto’s white chocolate bread pudding sits in the shadow of flasher desserts on the menu, most notably the Belgian chocolate soup. However, one would be remiss to overlook its subtle sweetness and dreamy, pillowy mouthfeel. Cherries and almonds add a pop of juice and toothsomeness to the bread pudding without overwhelming the flavor.
Drizzled in bourbon sauce, Wisteria’s bread pudding is the kind that makes naysayers reconsider their stance and keeps aficionados coming back for more. The traditional bread pudding take rounds out a Wisteria meal on a note that isn’t overwhelmingly sweet.
Brookhaven Italian restaurant Valenza mixes chocolatey extremes into its bread pudding — that is, the white chocolate bread pudding is topped with dark chocolate gelato. A helping of drizzled sauce ties the flavors together.
French restaurant Petite Violette’s bread pudding holds its own against an already impressive roster of desserts. Whiskey butter sauce and vanilla ice cream join forces to highlight this unforgettable rendition of the classic dessert.
With a menu of New Orleans-style dishes like shrimp etouffee, red beans and rice, grilled oysters, Cajun pork belly hash, and jambalaya, there’s got to be bread pudding for dessert. And regulars to this Chamblee restaurant swear it’s some of the best bread pudding around town. It comes soaked in a spicy caramel sauce and is topped with a dollop of whipped cream. There’s also a location in Milton’s Crabapple district.
The Decatur barbecue restaurant features a bread pudding spiced with ginger and studded with blueberries and pecans. It’s topped with house-made whipped cream.
This is the spot for folks seeking real-deal po’boys and other Cajun fare in Atlanta while taking in some sports on the TVs. Those wanting bread pudding should definitely order the dessert here. It comes with a bourbon glaze and is listed on the menu as “crazy good” — and by all accounts, regulars agree with that description.
Bread pudding may not be the first dessert people expect to find on the menu at an Irish pub, but the blueberry bread pudding at Marlay House will change that way of thinking. The dessert is plump without being weighed down by moisture and makes an excellent partner for a post-meal pint.
Alpharetta doughnut house Scream’n Nuts doesn’t stop at pastries. The shop also incorporate said doughnuts into hybrid desserts, including a bread pudding topped with small batch vanilla ice cream and a salted caramel drizzle.
Southern Sweets Bakery in Decatur offers a bourbon bread pudding on the menu that comes both whole and by the slice. Whether looking to impress a group with dessert or just in need of a pick-me-up, the bread pudding at Southern Sweets is a great option.